Deer Park Spring, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866

## Overview Deer Park Spring is one of the celebrated mineral springs of Saratoga Springs, New York — a city long renowned for its naturally carbonated and mineral-rich waters. Located near the corner of East Congress Street in the heart of Saratoga Springs, Deer Park Spring is part of a storied collection of public drinking springs that have drawn visitors to this region for centuries. Saratoga Springs sits atop a unique geological formation where ancient fault lines allow naturally carbonated water, rich in dissolved minerals, to rise to the surface from deep underground. The area's springs have been valued since long before European settlement — the Mohawk and other Indigenous peoples of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy regarded these mineral waters as sacred and healing. By the 18th and 19th centuries, Saratoga Springs had become one of America's most fashionable resort destinations, with visitors flocking to "take the waters" for their purported health benefits. Deer Park Spring continues this tradition as a publicly accessible drinking spring. Like many of Saratoga's springs, the water has historically been enjoyed by locals and visitors alike for its distinctive mineral taste. Each spring in the Saratoga system has its own unique mineral profile, giving every one a slightly different flavor and character. ## Directions 1. From downtown Saratoga Springs, head to **East Congress Street**. 2. The spring is located at or near **1 East Congress Street**, close to Congress Park — one of the city's most prominent landmarks. 3. GPS coordinates: **43.077911, -73.784531**. 4. Street parking and public lots are available in the surrounding downtown area. The spring is within easy walking distance of Broadway, Saratoga's main commercial street. ## What to Expect Deer Park Spring is a public drinking spring, meaning visitors can sample the water freely. The spring is situated in the walkable downtown core of Saratoga Springs, near Congress Park, making it easy to combine a visit here with a stroll through the park's gardens and other nearby mineral springs. Saratoga's mineral springs are typically accessed via spigots or fountains set into stone or decorative housings. The water is naturally carbonated (effervescent) and carries a distinct mineral flavor — some find it an acquired taste, while others enjoy it immediately. Historically, the mineral waters of Saratoga Springs have been reported to contain varying levels of calcium, magnesium, sodium, bicarbonate, and other dissolved minerals, though the exact composition differs from spring to spring. The spring is accessible year-round, though flow and availability may vary seasonally — some Saratoga springs slow or temporarily cease flowing during very cold winter months. The surrounding area offers sidewalks and paved paths, making access straightforward for most visitors. For those exploring Saratoga's springs, Deer Park Spring makes an excellent stop on a self-guided mineral spring tour of the city. Congress Park, Saratoga Spa State Park, and several other public springs are all nearby and well worth visiting.